6 Regiment Rlc

This year has been an incredibly busy year for the Regiment with a vast array of soldiers deployed on operations and multiple sub unit overseas exercises in addition to those in the uk.
Hundreds of soldiers have represented the Regiment at a vast array of sports and been successful up to the point of representing team GB.
All In all this has been an exceptional year for 6 Reg which has been extremely busy and has performed a variety of complex tasks.
... Thank you to all of our soldiers and their families for making the VI family a successful, ambitious and cohesive unit.
Happy new year 🍾🍾🍾🍾
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Merry Christmas to everyone within the VI family, particularly to those serving overseas and their loved ones.
Have a fantastic day!

Another incredibly busy week at Dishforth has seen a multiple events taking place prior to the Christmas break. The Regiment has hosted DComd (Log Sp) Colonel Tonkins for a visit allowing soldiers to showcase recent successes.
On Friday the soldiers of the regiment chased their "Christmas Dinner" around the airfield in a Turkey Trot before finishing at the gym and being served a Christmas meal by their Officers and Senior NCOs.
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas!

On Tuesday 64 Squadron hosted it's annual presentation night where awards were handed out to worthy recipients. It was a fantastic opportunity for troops to socialise and celebrate the successes of the past year.
The evening was a great success and was overseen and organised by Cpl Clark, LCpl O'Neill and LCpl Jeffris.

Last week saw 6 Regt RLC beat 7 Regt RLC 4-3 in the 2nd round of the army cup.
It was a hard fought match but 6 Regiment emerged as the eventual victors.
Goals were scored by Cpl Massy (2), Pte Raynor and Pte Austin.
... Sgt Richards did an outstanding job as manager preparing the team.
Unfortunately Corporal Waring suffered a broken collar bone during the match; we wish him a speedy recovery!
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The Regiment played host to BFBS during rehab of vehicles which had deployed on EXERCISE TRIDENT JUNCTURE and EXERCISE WESSEX STORM. BFBS were able to capture the huge process it takes to get vehicles from their post exercise condition back to one where they are fully deployable.

Promotions
This morning the Commanding Officer had the privilege of promoting a number of individuals from WO2 to WO1 and Captain to Major.
Captain Roberts QM(T) and recently posted Captains O'Leary and Catherwood have been promoted to Major.
... WO2 (SSM) Parker has been promoted to WO1 (RSM) and will be heading to 1 Reg.
WO2 Donnelly has also been promoted to WO1.
Congratulations from everyone at 6 Reg!
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Prior to our Christmas break 6 Regiment welcomed the local emergency services who gave a talk and demonstration to all ranks on the dangers of drink driving. It was both informative and shocking.
#staysafethischristmas

Monday was an extremely busy day for the Regiment hosting both the Corps Colonel and the Corps Sergeant Major.
Colonel Francis RLC MBE ADC and WO1 Broom RLC visited and talked to soldiers from both Task Squadrons, who have respectively just returned from EXERCISE TRIDENT JUNCTURE and EXERCISE WESSEX STORM.
Soldiers from across the Regiment also showcased recent successes including, Sports, the Gore Trophy and Cambrian Patrol.
... The Officers received a fireside chat allowing them to ask questions and receive a brief on future developments within the Corps.
Colonel Francis was also able to present a number of awards and medals:
Capt Daulton - OSM with East Africa Clasp WO2 Graham - LS&GC Sgt Dunville - LS&GC Cpl Allan-Davies LS&GC Cpl Elliot LS&GC Cpl Smith LS&GC Pte Rana-Magar LS&GC
#wearetherlc The Royal Logistic Corps
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Capt Diprose visited the Regimental Nordic Team this morning and watched Sgt Woolley and LCpl Williams race in a Norwegian Cup Race. LCpl Williams was selected yesterday to represent GB and today was his first time in GB colours. He will now progress and race in the International Biathlon Union races across Europe, his determination and drive to succeed is a testament to character and we wish him all the best for the upcoming season!!

In front of 7 Brigade Commander and CO Light Dragoon’s, The Commanding Officer of the Field Training Unit announces that 64 Sqn have been awarded a HQ FTU Archers Award for professionalism on Ex WESSEX STORM 18-5. LCpl Westerby (Comms Tp) was also one of only four individuals from 400 exercising Troops to be specifically selected for the award having been utilised by the Battle Group to help with CIS. 64 Sqn now redeploy from Salisbury Plain to Dishforth ready for Christmas. Next stop; Kenya in February! #WearetheRLC The Royal Logistic Corps

During the redeployment phase of Ex TRIDENT JUNCTURE, SSM Parker and Lt Morris took the opportunity to drive 4 hours North to visit the Regiment’s Apline Skiing Team who are training for the upcoming season

Yesterday the CSS group deployed on Exercise Wessex Storm hosted the Commanding Officer and the Regimental Sergeant Major. They visited all deployed elements of the CSS Group in addition to the troops providing Real Life Support.
The CSS group has continued to provide Logistic and Equipment support to the deployed Battle Group whilst concurrently conducting trade and leadership based training.
#wearetherlc

This week the Regiment hosted 102 Log Bde Commander Brigadier Blair-Tidewell. His visit included talking to troops who had recently returned from operations and the presentation of a number of awards.
WO2 MacPhereson was presented with his LS&GC
WO2 Asafo-Adejei was presented with his LS&GC and his Royal Warrant.
... SSgt Catling was also presented with his LS&GC.
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Thursday evening saw Thirsk Scouts visit 6 RLC LAD to learn the basic mechanical skills required to earn their "mechanics badges". This included checking vehicle fluid levels, changing wiper blades and changing wheels and bulbs.
#communityengagement

64 Squadron have now moved into the Final phase of EXERCISE WESSEX STORM. Whilst the temperature on the Plain had dropped the pace of the exercises has intensified considerably with both drivers and suppliers facing challenging and diverse serials.
A number of junior suppliers and drivers have also had the opportunity to complete trade qualifications.
#wearetheRLC The Royal Logistic Corps

As Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE comes to a close, 62 Squadron are still busy in Norway. Now that the majority of the Brigade have left theatre, the Sqn has run a pre CLM cadre for the newly selected LCpls and Cpls and soldiers who are showing potential.
The 3 day cadre began with the soldiers being tested on section level orders before deploying onto the local training area and conducting recce patrols throughout the night.
The following morning they began with individual conta...ct drills, pairs fire and manoeuvre and progressed up to section attacks.
LCpls Chappell, Johnston and Rana demonstrated strong leadership and a sound understanding of the orders process, which led to them being selected to deliver orders in the field and lead the recce patrols.
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This week saw Sgt Whitehead representing the Regiment as part of the Corps Squash B Team.